Author Topic: Potentially new to 250Rs (Read 2482 times)

quad97 · « **on:** September 30, 2015, 12:38:42 PM »

Hey guys! I've been racing motocross on quads since about 2003 and have been on 4strokes the whole time. First quad was actually a 1987 Honda 250X that I started riding in about 1999 (I think). Then had a very heavily modified 2004 Arctic Cat DVX and now I have two KTMs, a 505SX and 525XC, that pull track and dune duty.

I've always wanted to have a 250R just to keep around for fun and recreational riding. Decided to join the forum to see what I need to look for specifically when looking at used ones besides general condition and common quad problems. Pretty broad subject on 25-30yr old machines, but if you have any tips on common issues send them my way!

dem3500 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2015, 01:27:05 PM »

Frame cracks and case damage are big ones to look for. Although in most cases they can all be repaired.

Welcome to the forum

Skeans1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2015, 05:11:32 PM »

Welcome to the site lots of great guys and advice here.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:29:41 PM »

Buy that bike you posted pics of in the other thread! Man that thing looks clean

rablack21 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2015, 08:35:00 AM »

Quote from: dem3500;59155

Frame cracks and case damage are big ones to look for. Although in most cases they can all be repaired.

Welcome to the forum

^^^^ I agree. These two are biggies. Most everything is easily repairable, but some parts are getting a little harder to find. Run through the gears to the best of your ability and make sure they all positively engage. Everything else would be pretty manageable.